
Bach's Great Passion
Friday 28 March 2025
The St Matthew Passion is one of the monumental works of the 18th Century, yet its message continues…

Das Jahr Playlist
Friday 21 February 2025
Discover the music of the incredibly talented Fanny Mendelssohn and the four composers who have written pieces inspired…

'The whole world is an enigma' Audio Brochure
Friday 1 November 2024
We've made our first audio brochure to accompany our 2024-25 Southbank Centre season, 'The whole world is an…

5 Things to Know About Bach and The Brandenburg Concertos
Friday 1 November 2024
Are the Brandenburg Concertos peak Bach?

Stephen Hough performs Mendelssohn
Tuesday 24 September 2019
On August 16, 2019, we performed Mendelssohn's Piano Concerto No.1 at the BBC Proms with pianist Stephen Hough.

The fine line between Salvation and Damnation
Thursday 3 October 2019
Our 2019-20 season at Southbank Centre is called Salvation and Damnation.

Vivaldi and Pergolesi: The Female Presence
Friday 8 November 2019
We took a look into the background of Vivaldi's Gloria and Pergolesi's Stabat Mater Ahead of our Vivaldi and Pergolesi: Sacred Baroque concert on Monday 11 November.
Speed Interview: Carolyn Sampson
Wednesday 2 October 2019
We put Carolyn Sampson through our speed interview ahead of our performance of Mendelssohn's Elijah on Thursday 3 October 2019.

Bach's Brandenburg Concertos
Tuesday 5 November 2024
We explore the mysteries surrounding Bach's Brandenburg Concertos including its uncertain origin and unusual instrumentation showcasing Bach's compositional ingenuity, with each concerto offering unique and unprecedented musical challenges.

Heroes and Rebels
Monday 24 February 2025
Laura Tunbridge, Professor of Music at the University of Oxford and author of Beethoven: A Life in Nine Pieces (Viking, 2020), explores Beethoven's Eroica symphony and Violin Concerto.